We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My home was very happy on this particular day. I was very proud and my children rejoiced at the thought of us having money. I did not expect to be helped in this way. I was happy for my life to change for the better. I knew that I could now afford a decent place to sleep while fixing my house. My house roofing used to leak which made rainy nights very difficult for me and my family. With this money I was able to buy a good sleeping mat, beddings as well as sealing my roof to avoid firther leaks.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now sleeping on a decent place and I can go to my farm with such ease of mind. Before I fixed my house with money from the Givedirectly cash transfers, I was restlessly worried that someone would steal my little belongings from my exposed house. I also keep chickens in my house to avoid thwm being stolen when I am away.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
This money was mostly spent on improving my house. The bedroom wall of my house had fallen entirely and I had put up plastic sheets to help minimize rain dripping entirely into the house. Once my wife brought this money to our home I immediately called a buildre to come and fix the house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means i should take care of my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
When we were told we Will be among one of beneficiaries of the program
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
-failed to buy fertiliser due to lack of money
- lack of basic needs
